IndustryWhat every real estate professional needs to know about wire fraudProtect your clients — and your reputation — by learning how to detect and prevent financial scams. Robert SicilianoOctober 8, 2023
TechNo contingencies, more closed deals? These startups say that’s the futureThe CEOs of UpEquity and EasyKnock say their buy-before-you-sell products make offers stronger and help agents close more deals. AJ LaTraceOctober 7, 2023
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from C21, Real, The Agency, KW, Christie'sCentury 21 gains three new affiliates; Real snags 50-agent brokerage; The Agency opens in Panama; KW gains Bay Area firm; Christie's expands in UAE; more.Real Estate News StaffOctober 7, 2023
By the NumbersWhy strong job growth could further dampen home salesThe latest jobs report found that nearly twice as many jobs were added in September as expected, which could lead to even higher interest rates.Dave GallagherOctober 6, 2023
BrokeragesAnywhere, RE/MAX drop buyer commission and NAR requirementsThe brokerage giants have agreed to significant policy changes as part of their settlement agreements in the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl commissions cases.Stephanie Reid-SimonsUpdated October 6, 2023
TechIn Focus: How tech is transforming real estate, from floor plans to AICubiCasa President Jeff Allen has a specific goal: attach a floor plan to every listing. But he also says "massive advances" in tech are coming.Robert DavisOctober 6, 2023
By the Numbers3 top takeaways from the latest appraisal dataThe FHFA's second quarter report found that home values increased the most in states that aren't typically thought of as hot markets.Dave GallagherOctober 5, 2023
By the NumbersAre mortgage rates headed to 8%?The average weekly mortgage rate leapt up again this week, and 8% "does not seem unlikely."Dave GallagherOctober 5, 2023
IndustryHomes.com says it's second to Zillow, but does the math add up?A Homes.com exec told Real Estate News that its “playbook for growth is working,” but some competitors and outside observers see the data differently.AJ LaTraceUpdated October 5, 2023
BrokerageseXp launches app for off-market listingsThe company says eXp Exclusives is not meant to replace MLSs, but it provides a way to work with sellers who want to keep their listings private.Stephanie Reid-SimonsOctober 4, 2023
IndustryHome flippers see opportunity aheadA recent survey found that investor optimism increased in the past six months, though the high cost of financing is slowing investment purchases.Dave GallagherOctober 4, 2023
MLS/AssnFor MLSs, rentals make good business senseAs for-sale listings have declined, more MLSs are integrating rental tools that can help members sustain their business in a slower market. Robert DavisOctober 4, 2023
BrokeragesGurtej Sodhi, CIO at Crye-Leike Real Estate, has diedA respected tech leader, Sodhi spent nearly 30 years at Crye-Leike and held numerous roles on national boards.Stephanie Reid-SimonsOctober 3, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: eXp names chief learning officerBryon Ellington, who has held executive roles at Century 21, Anywhere and KW during his 20-year career, will lead training and coaching initiatives.Real Estate News StaffOctober 3, 2023
BrokerageseXp agents can request cash offers via Opendoor integrationThe companies announced a partnership that will allow listing agents to get offers on behalf of their sellers directly through eXp's agent dashboard.AJ LaTraceOctober 3, 2023
MLS/AssnMLS partnerships open up listings to 120k agents in the SoutheastThe Southeast MLS Alliance and Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share in Florida represent the latest initiatives to expand data sharing among MLSs.Dave GallagherOctober 2, 2023
IndustryMLS PIN deal delayed after DOJ raises ‘significant concerns’This is the second time the settlement agreement reached by MLS PIN in the Massachusetts buyer-broker commissions lawsuit has come under fire.Dave GallagherUpdated October 3, 2023
BrokeragesRedfin leaves NAR: 'Enough is enough'In a note signed by CEO Glenn Kelman and other Redfin leaders, the company said “NAR isn’t the future.”AJ LaTraceOctober 2, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: Promotions at @properties, a retirement at MLS NowTwo @properties leaders, Liz Thompson and Nicole Konsler, have moved into VP roles; MLS Now CEO Carl DeMusz to retire after 23 years.Real Estate News StaffOctober 1, 2023
TechIn Focus: Lone Wolf forges ahead, prepares to unveil new platformThe real estate software company believes innovation is critical in a down market, says “there is always a way through.”Dave GallagherSeptember 30, 2023